Bensley, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Richmond city County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,819
Population
2,020/sq mi density
$49,695
Median Income
$25,845 per capita
$199,100
Home Value
$260,081 Zillow
$1,183
Median Rent
34.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,695 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$199,100 home value, $1,183/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$199,100
29% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,183/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.8%
35% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,395
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$199,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$260,081
Redfin Median Sale
$242,500
Median Sale Price
$242,500
Median List Price
$329,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
42.8%
Owner-Occupied
57.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,137/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,181/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,369/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,787/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,126/mo
Census median rent:
$1,183/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$242,500
Median Days on Market
7 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$231
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
42.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $199,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $260,081 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $242,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $242,500 |
| Median List Price | $329,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $231 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,183 |
| FMR Studio | $1,137 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,181 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,369 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,787 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,126 |
Market
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $231 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 42.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,395 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 34.4% |